John Jes Smith / Джон Смит - Foil Fencing: the techniques and tactics of modern foil fencing / Фехтование на рапирах: техника и тактика современного фехтования [2003, PDF, ENG]

Foreword
Fencing is currently undergoing a renaissance in Great Britain. Internationally we have had Junior European Champions at Men’s Foil in 2001 and 2002, and our Men’s Foil team won the European Team Bronze medal at the 2002 European Championships. Many fencing clubs are currently experiencing a real surge of interest, as fencing is a truly exciting and physically challenging but very safe sport. It is an ideal way to get rid of aggression and improve both personal discipline and health. It is also worth mentioning that the FIE (the international governing body) is looking to tighten up the rules and regulations concerning foil fencing to try to make it fairer, more logical and above all more comprehensible to a wider public.
Foil Fencing is an admirable book. In a clear and logical manner, Professor Jes Smith takes the reader from starting fencing to perfecting attacks and defences, and then on to more advanced tactics and techniques. At each stage he has clearly explained the techniques and added helpful diagrams and illustrations to clarify potentially confusing concepts. This book is an invaluable guide for beginner, intermediate or advanced fencers and is also an ideal syllabus for coaches to use.
Professor Jes Smith has a wide range of fencing and coaching experience and a real passion for the sport. I strongly recommend this book to fencing enthusiasts and beginners alike.